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The combination of ultra high-pressure
water jets and a computer guidance system cuts pieces so precisely,
that almost any design can be achieved. This technology provides
us with intricate floors with up to hundreds of perfectly fit
pieces, with tight turns, and swirling scripts.
Tile inlay is used mostly to create geometric or figurative designs
Having first created the design, the craftsman makes a careful choice of tiles, using a variety of color hues to obtain striking effects of light and shade. Once the various pieces for the inlay have been cut, they are then laid in the design desired.
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